Tax scam emails are flying fast and furious as well. As a result you are to complete the attached revised W-8BEN form and send back to us as soon as possible. The form W-8BEN is a legitimate tax form. The fake form specifically targets non-residents, but the scammers cover all of their bases for other taxpayers in the fraudulent instructions which are attached. There is inconsistent information on the form, including a note that this form W-8BEN is for individuals only and that "Entities must use Form W-8BEN."

Source: Forbes February 23, 2020 21:00 UTC